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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Booklet - Golden Square High School
... by Cambridge Press, Bendigo A photocopy Item No. 11301.86 is held... and Form notes. Printed by Cambridge Press, Bendigo A photocopy ...Golden Square High School opened in temporary accommodation at Camp Hill Primary school in 1960 before its move to a permanent home at 50 MacDougall Rd., Golden Square in 1962. In 1978 it became a 7-10 school and a feeder school to Bendigo Senior Secondary School. A hearing impaired unit was opened in 1986. In 2008 the campus was closed and the students merged with Kangaroo Flat Secondary and Flora Hill Secondary schools.16-page soft brown cover booklet "Indicator" being the first edition of the annual magazine of Golden Square High School No. 1 1961. Includes lists of Staff and Students. House notes, Staff notes, Sports notes and Form notes. Printed by Cambridge Press, Bendigo A photocopy Item No. 11301.86 is held in Box Handwritten in ink on front cover. 'Thelma Coombes 32 Booth St Golden Square'golden square high school, indicator -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CURNOW COLLECTION: FORM DEFAULT SUMMONS, 1920'2
... : Cambridge Press. Two pages. B. As for a. but form of Tatchell.... Complaint for a Civil Debt. Printer: Cambridge Press. Two pages. B ...Blank (unused) Form: a. Default Summons form - Luke Murphy & Don, Chancery Lane, Pall Mall, Bendigo Court of Petty Sessions, Form 64 - Second Schedule. Complaint for a Civil Debt. Printer: Cambridge Press. Two pages. B. As for a. but form of Tatchell, Dunlop, Smalley & Balmer. Four pages (folded sheet).person, individual, curnow collection -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - KEN HESSE COLLECTION: ST. JOHN'S, DEDICATION SERVICE
... and this is followed by two pages titled 'Narrative of Proceedings.' Cambridge... and this is followed by two pages titled 'Narrative of Proceedings.' Cambridge ...A gray and blue soft covered programme of a 'Dedication Service' at St. John's, Forest Street, Bendigo. Saturday, 8th September, 1951.The Order of Service is in the programme and this is followed by two pages titled 'Narrative of Proceedings.' Cambridge Press, Bendigo.1951. Item part of Mr. Ken Hesse Collection donated by Mr. James Lerk.church, celebration, presbyterian church forest st bendigo, ken hesse collection, collection, bendigo, history, religions, christianity, st. john's bendigo, presbyterian church, programme, program, church service -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Sign, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Bendigo Tramways Alteration to Fares commencing Sunday, 1st March 1963", Feb. 1963
... and printed by Cambridge Press, Bendigo. ... by Cambridge Press, Bendigo. Trams tramways Signs Fares Bendigo State ...Photocopy of original form, titled "Bendigo Tramways Alteration to Fares commencing Sunday, 1st March 1963", giving new fares schedule for Adults, Children, up to1/- for four sections, special city section fares, scholars monthly tickets, newspapers, parcels and excess luggage. Signed by A.C.Sandow as Manager and printed by Cambridge Press, Bendigo. trams, tramways, signs, fares, bendigo -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Booklet - Bendigo Swimming Club - Reflections Over 70 Years, 1987
... by Tom Henderson, Records Officer. Printed by Cambridge Press.... Printed by Cambridge Press, Bendigo 1987 Year by year summary ...57-page soft cover booklet with gold covers. 'Bendigo Swimming Club - Reflections over 70 Years ' 1917 to 1987 Compiled by Tom Henderson, Records Officer. Printed by Cambridge Press, Bendigo 1987 Year by year summary of the club's achievements illustrated with B&W photos. Includes a section on the Water Polo teams. Inside front cover signed in ink 'Thos. H. Henderson 1987' bendigo swimming club, tom henderson -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Booklet - Eaglehawk North Primary School
... Program inside front cover Printed by Cambridge Press, Bendigo... Program inside front cover Printed by Cambridge Press, Bendigo ...40-page soft cover booklet titled 'Eaglehawk North Primary School No.1428 Centenary 1874-1974 Illustrated with B&W photos of students and staff. List of Head Teachers and 1974 Staff. A poem to the school written by A. (Llew) Llewellyn on first page. Centenary Program inside front cover Printed by Cambridge Press, BendigoHandwritten in ink on first page, 'To Ray Wallace whom I hold in the greatest esteem 25/4/1977 A.W. (Llew) Llewellyn'eaglehawk north primary school, centenary 1874-1974 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LA TROBE UNIVERSITY BENDIGO COLLECTION: BENDIGO TEACHERS' COLLEGE HISTORY
... -1973. The book was published by Cambridge Press in 1973....-1973. The book was published by Cambridge Press in 1973 ...A copy of a set of notes titled 'A Review of Training Schools' and 'Implementing Change'. This is a copy from Mr. L. Hall which is titled 'Report on School Experience'. These are part of preparatory notes gathered by Ms. J.C. Burnett for her published book titled 'History of Bendigo Teachers' College, 1926-1973. The book was published by Cambridge Press in 1973.bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college history, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo, education, tertiary education, bendigo teachers' college, history, ms. j.c. burnett, mr. l. hall, history -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Sign - NAMEPLATE: 'RAE ANDERSON LIBRARY'
... ' by Rae Alexander Anderson, Cambridge Press (Bendigo) 1977... Anderson, Cambridge Press (Bendigo) 1977. '' Dedicated to my ...Nameplate - 'Rae Anderson Library' in light metal. Possible connection BHS Book Collection 5031b. 'Three brothers from Scotland' by Rae Alexander Anderson, Cambridge Press (Bendigo) 1977. '' Dedicated to my maternal grandfather Alexander Rae whose name I bear and who died in 1902 a few months before I was born''.person, bendigo, rae anderson, rae anderson library -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet - Lake Eppalock
... by Cambridge Press. the other "Lake Eppalock" ceremony to mark... in Bendigo by Cambridge Press. the other "Lake Eppalock" ceremony ...BHS CollectionTwo small pamphlets. One titled "Guide to relaxation" Eppalock in details compiled and printed offset in Bendigo by Cambridge Press. the other "Lake Eppalock" ceremony to mark the completion of the Eppalock Dam, the Eppalock pumping station and the pipeline to Bendigo; Friday 17 April 1964. Published by the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission. Aileen and John Ellison Collection.lake eppalock, 1964 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - INVITATION TO APEX BALL ('A NIGHT IN VENICE'), 1934
... Baby Health Centre. Printer: Cambridge Press. a. - c. 3 copies... Toddlers' Home; Bendigo Baby Health Centre. Printer: Cambridge ...INVITATION TO APEX BALL ('A NIGHT IN VENICE'). , Bendigo Town Hall, July 3rd, 1934. Front has gondola/canal illustration ('woodcut') and centre (not folded) has prices and publicity. Proceeds to St Aidan's Orphanage; St Luke's Toddlers' Home; Bendigo Baby Health Centre. Printer: Cambridge Press. a. - c. 3 copies of same document.organization, club/society, apex -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - 1973 BENDIGO SHOW - PRIZE SCHEDULE, 1973
... and printed by Cambridge Press, Bendigo. Show dates 25,26,27 October... Show Society and printed by Cambridge Press, Bendigo. Show ...Booklet. 120 page soft cover booklet giving list of exhibit categories, incl. prize money for the 1973 Bendigo Agricultural Show. Published by the Bendigo Agricultural Show Society and printed by Cambridge Press, Bendigo. Show dates 25,26,27 October 1973. Total prize money $5000. President - J. T. Hamblin, Secretary - F. B. JenningsBendigo Show Societyevent, exhibition, bendigo show, prize money, j. t. hamblin, f. b. jennings -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - HISTORICAL GUIDE TO BENDIGO
... of Bendigo's Famous Goldfields' .Cambridge Press, Bendigo.' maps... of Bendigo's Famous Goldfields' .Cambridge Press, Bendigo.' maps ...Five copies of ' The Royal Historical Society of Victoria Bendigo Branch Historical Guide to Bendigo. Including Self Tours of Bendigo's Famous Goldfields' .Cambridge Press, Bendigo.' maps, photos, illustrations. Three copies do not contain maps, however, these three copies have number stickers on the bott left front ccover, 0064.2 PAR, 0064.3 PAR, 0064.4 PAR.bendigo, history, gold mining, book, books, bendigo, bendigo history, history, gold mining, mines, the royal historical society of victoria bendigo branch, victoria, goldfields, victorian history, australian history -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - ANNALS OF BENDIGO 1921 - 1935 VOLUME 5, 1921-1935
... by Cambridge Press Print, Bendigo. Bound in grey paper. Includes b/w...) Edited by G. V. Lansell and W. J. Stephens. Printed by Cambridge ...Annals of Bendigo, the fifth section. Years 1921 to 1935 (1938) Edited by G. V. Lansell and W. J. Stephens. Printed by Cambridge Press Print, Bendigo. Bound in grey paper. Includes b/w photographs Markings: Bendigo Historical Society Inc. Front and back - Circular Stamp and rectangular stamp on front cover. Silver duct tape on spine.Edited by G.V. Lansell & W.J. Stephensbendigo, history, annals of bendigo, annals of bendigo, bendigo, history, culture, industry -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION; DUAL INSTALLATION PROGRAMME ZENITH LODGE & CORINTHIAN LODGE
... and the menu. M. Hicks, Caterer. Cambridge Press, Print. Attached.... Cambridge Press, Print. Attached is a blue cotton cord. Document ...A cream programme with a blue tinge around a freemason symbol and blue print. On the outside cover are the words,' 1923. Dual Installation. Zenith Lodge No. 52. Golden & Corinthian Lodge No. 7. Saturday, June 23rd., 1923. Masonic Temple, Bendigo.' On the inside of the programme is the programme itself and the menu. M. Hicks, Caterer. Cambridge Press, Print. Attached is a blue cotton cord.societies, freemasons, programme, lydia chancellor, collection, programme, freemasonry, freemasons, masonic temple, bendigo, clubs & associations, organisation, zenith lodge, golden & corinthian lodge, societies -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BILL ASHMAN COLLECTION: SCALEBUOYS BOOKLET
... by Cambridge Press Bendigo.... Bendigo Victoria Australia phone 1321, printed by Cambridge Press ...5 copies of small booklet titled Scalebuoys Electronically Radiated Water for Health and Other Uses, produced by the Bendigo Electronic Coy Pty Ltd Reg Office Broadcasting House View Pt Bendigo Phone 3636, sole Australian Distributor Frank A Stevenson 62 Honeysuckle Street Bendigo Victoria Australia phone 1321, printed by Cambridge Press Bendigo.sciences, instruments - general, scalebuoy -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - BENDIGO TEACHERS' COLLEGE MAY 1926-JUNE1973, c1973
... Astra Bendigo. Publisher Cambridge Press, Bendigo. 102 pages.... Per Ardua Ad Astra Bendigo. Publisher Cambridge Press, Bendigo ...Bendigo Teachers' College May 1926- June 1973. Per Ardua Ad Astra Bendigo. Publisher Cambridge Press, Bendigo. 102 pages. Photographs and Illustrations. Inscriptions/Markings: label on spine has sticker 0054 BUR, inside: with compliments from Jessie C Burnett. Bendigo Historical Society Inc stamp on inside of front cover and back cover. With Index.Jessie C Burnettbendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college, jessie c burnett -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, The Book of Common Prayer
... to the Use of The Church of England Publisher: Cambridge University... of The Church of England Publisher: Cambridge University Press Date ...The Book of Common Prayer and Adminiftration of the Sacraments and other Rites and Ceremonies of the Church, According to the Use of The Church of England Publisher: Cambridge University Press Date: 1788The has gold embossing around the edge with the name C Bromfield 1790 in the centre warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, great ocean road, book, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, warrnambool public library, the book of common prayer -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Studies From The Anthropological Laboratory
... : Cambridge University Press Date: 1904...: Cambridge University Press Date: 1904 Label on spine with typed text ...This item is from the ‘Pattison Collection’, a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, which was founded in Warrnambool in 1853. By 1886 the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) had grown to have a Library, Museum and Fine Arts Gallery, with a collection of “… choice productions of art, and valuable specimens in almost every branch and many wonderful national curiosities are now to be seen there, including historic relics of the town and district.” It later included a School of Design. Although it was very well patronised, the lack of financial support led the WMI in 1911 to ask the City Council to take it over. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Library as it was then called. When the WMI building was pulled down in 1963 a new civic building was erected on the site and the new Warrnambool Library, on behalf of the City Council, took over all the holdings of the WMI. At this time some of the items were separated and identified as the ‘Pattison Collection’, named after Ralph Pattison. Eventually the components of the WMI were distributed from the Warrnambool Library to various places, including the Art Gallery, Historical Society and Flagstaff Hill. Later some were even distributed to other regional branches of Corangamite Regional Library and passed to and fro. It is difficult now to trace just where all of the items have ended up. The books at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village generally display stamps and markings from Pattison as well as a variety of other institutions including the Mechanics’ Institute itself. RALPH ERIC PATTISON Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up home in Warrnambool. In 1935 Pattison accepted a position as City Librarian for the Warrnambool City Council. His huge challenge was to make a functional library within two rooms of the Mechanics’ Institute. He tirelessly cleaned, cleared and sorted a disarrayed collection of old books, jars of preserved specimens and other items reserved for exhibition in the city’s museum. He developed and updated the library with a wide variety of books for all tastes, including reference books for students; a difficult task to fulfil during the years following the Depression. He converted all of the lower area of the building into a library, reference room and reading room for members and the public. The books were sorted and stored using a cataloguing and card index system that he had developed himself. He also prepared the upper floor of the building and established the Art Gallery and later the Museum, a place to exhibit the many old relics that had been stored for years for this purpose. One of the treasures he found was a beautiful ancient clock, which he repaired, restored and enjoyed using in his office during the years of his service there. Ralph Pattison was described as “a meticulous gentleman whose punctuality, floorless courtesy and distinctive neat dress were hallmarks of his character, and ‘his’ clock controlled his daily routine, and his opening and closing of the library’s large heavy doors to the minute.” Pattison took leave during 1942 to 1942 to serve in the Royal Australian Navy, Volunteer Reserve as Lieutenant. A few years later he converted one of the Museum’s rooms into a Children’s Library, stocking it with suitable books for the younger generation. This was an instant success. In the 1950’s he had the honour of being appointed to the Victorian Library Board and received more inspiration from the monthly conferences in Melbourne. He was sadly retired in 1959 after over 23 years of service, due to the fact that he had gone over the working age of council officers. However he continued to take a very keen interest in the continual development of the Library until his death in 1969. The Pattison Collection, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Collection is primarily significant in its totality, rather than for the individual objects it contains. Its contents are highly representative of the development of Mechanics' Institute libraries across Australia, particularly Victoria. A diversity of publications and themes has been amassed, and these provide clues to our understanding of the nature of and changes in the reading habits of Victorians from the 1850s to the middle of the 20th century. The collection also highlights the Warrnambool community’s commitment to the Mechanics’ Institute, reading, literacy and learning in the regions, and proves that access to knowledge was not impeded by distance. These items help to provide a more complete picture of our community’s ideals and aspirations. The Warrnambool Mechanics Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual, cultural and social development of people throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance. Studies From The Anthropological Laboratory The Anatomy School Cambridge Author: W L H Duckworth, M.A. Publisher: Cambridge University Press Date: 1904Label on spine with typed text PAT 572 DUC Pastedown end page has sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, pattison collection, warrnambool library, ralph eric pattison, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, w l h duckworth, studies from the anthropological laboratory -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Book, Douglas Pike, Australian Dictionary of Biography Vol.1 1788-1850 A-H, 1966
... : Cambridge University Press, 1966 v. <1-18> ; 26 cm + index... : Melbourne University Press; London ; New York : Cambridge University ...v. 1. 1788-1850, A-HMelbourne : Melbourne University Press; London ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 1966 v. <1-18> ; 26 cm + index + corrigenda + supplement. non-fictionv. 1. 1788-1850, A-Haustralia - biography -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - THE SCHOOL ON THE HILL - BENDIGO HIGH SCHOOL 1907-1982, 1982
... from 1907 to 1912. Printed by Cambridge Press. Donated by Peter... School from 1907 to 1912. Printed by Cambridge Press. Donated ...40 page soft cover booklet 'The School on the Hill - Bendigo High School 1907-1982. Written by Janette M. Bomford. Copyright 1982. A history of the school with B&W photos of sporting teams, and prefects. A list of Headmasters and senior staff on back page. Originally called the Bendigo Continuation School from 1907 to 1912. Printed by Cambridge Press. Donated by Peter RandallJanette M Bomford -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Book, Melbourne University Press, Australian Dictionary of Biography Volume 6 1851-1890 R-Z, c.1970
... : Cambridge University Press, 1966-<2012> v. <1-18> ; 26 cm + index... : Melbourne University Press; London ; New York : Cambridge University ...Melbourne : Melbourne University Press; London ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 1966-<2012> v. <1-18> ; 26 cm + index + corrigenda + supplementnon-fictionaustralia - biography -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Book, Melbourne University Press, Australian Dictionary of Biography Volume 4 1851-1890 D-J, 1969
... : Cambridge University Press, 1966-<2012> v. <1-18> ; 26 cm + index... : Melbourne University Press; London ; New York : Cambridge University ...Melbourne : Melbourne University Press; London ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 1966-<2012> v. <1-18> ; 26 cm + index + corrigenda + supplement. non-fictionaustralia -- history -- biography -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Book, Melbourne University Press, Australian Dictionary of Biography Volume 5 1851-1890 K-Q, 1970
... : Cambridge University Press, 1966-<2012> v. <1-18> ; 26 cm + index... : Melbourne University Press; London ; New York : Cambridge University ...Melbourne : Melbourne University Press; London ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 1966-<2012> v. <1-18> ; 26 cm + index + corrigenda + supplement. non-fictionaustralia -- history -- biography -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Book, Melbourne University Press, Australian Dictionary of Biography Volume 6 1851-1890 R-Z, 1973
... : Cambridge University Press, 1966-<2012> v. <1-18> ; 26 cm + index... : Melbourne University Press; London ; New York : Cambridge University ...Melbourne : Melbourne University Press; London ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 1966-<2012> v. <1-18> ; 26 cm + index + corrigenda + supplement. non-fictionaustralia -- history -- biography -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Programme - Gravel Hill School: Centenary Program, 1975
... by Cambridge Press, Bendigo' ... states that 'Printed Offset by Cambridge Press, Bendigo ...Gravel Hill School - Centenary Back-To Souvenir Program. Dates on front cover: 28th & 29th June 1975 Cover made of light cardboard, black & white with a drawing of the school Inside pages of program are printed on white paper with black & white photos on some pages Autographs in blue ink on back cover Small writing on back cover at the bottom states that 'Printed Offset by Cambridge Press, Bendigo' souvenir programme, gravel hill school -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Flyer - Christmas Gifts at the Beehive
... , black printed on cream paper. Printed by Cambridge Press..., black printed on cream paper. Printed by Cambridge Press ...Early 1950s items and costs (in pounds shillings and pence) pre-decimal charges for itemised gifts. Beehive buildings. This was originally the Sandhust Mining Exchange and as such was the oldest purpose built exchange in Australia and was one of only two in regional Australia. It was initially established in the 1850's to service the miners of the area. It's first double story incarnation as the Bendigo Stock Exchange, contained up to 2000 stockbrokers and 5000 shareholders. In 1871 the building burnt to the ground and the new and current building was completed in 1872. The modern building was designed by Charles Webb, who was also responsible for the Royal Arcade in Melbourne. and features a pitched glass roof similar to the Royal Arcade, Melbourne.Christmas Gifts at the Beehive - a shopping flyer for the Beehive department store, circa early 1950s. the flyer covers Christmas gifts across the various departments of the Beehive Store in Pall mall and Hargreaves Street Bendigo. Two-page folded flyer, black printed on cream paper. Printed by Cambridge Press, Bendigo. Early 1950s items and costs (in pounds shillings and pence) pre-decimal charges for itemised gifts.the beehive, christmas gifts -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Booklet - Home and Hospital for the Aged
... Training School. Illustrated with B&W photos. Printed by Cambridge.... Illustrated with B&W photos. Printed by Cambridge Press, Bendigo ...Glossy white soft cover booklet of 28 pages being the 112th Annual Report of the Bendigo Home and Hospital for the Aged. Located at 100-104 Barnard St. Bendigo Includes Financial Statements for 12 months ended 30th June 1970. Lists of Office Bearers and Committees, Senior Staff Members. Nursing Aide Training School. Illustrated with B&W photos. Printed by Cambridge Press, Bendigo. Handwritten in pencil inside front cover "Donated by Peter Randall Aug 2014"home & hospital for the aged, 112th annual report -
National Wool Museum
Book, Discovering Monaro
... environment" - W.K. Hancock, Cambridge University Press, 1972...., Cambridge University Press, 1972. Agriculture - environmental impact ..."Discovering Monaro: a study of man's impact on his environment" - W.K. Hancock, Cambridge University Press, 1972.agriculture - environmental impact farming, monaro, new south wales, agriculture - environmental impact, farming -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, A Grammar of English Heraldry
... second edition revised by Anthony R Wagner Publisher: Cambridge... edition revised by Anthony R Wagner Publisher: Cambridge ...This item is from the ‘Pattison Collection’, a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, which was founded in Warrnambool in 1853. By 1886 the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) had grown to have a Library, Museum and Fine Arts Gallery, with a collection of “… choice productions of art, and valuable specimens in almost every branch and many wonderful national curiosities are now to be seen there, including historic relics of the town and district.” It later included a School of Design. Although it was very well patronised, the lack of financial support led the WMI in 1911 to ask the City Council to take it over. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Library as it was then called. When the WMI building was pulled down in 1963 a new civic building was erected on the site and the new Warrnambool Library, on behalf of the City Council, took over all the holdings of the WMI. At this time some of the items were separated and identified as the ‘Pattison Collection’, named after Ralph Pattison. Eventually the components of the WMI were distributed from the Warrnambool Library to various places, including the Art Gallery, Historical Society and Flagstaff Hill. Later some were even distributed to other regional branches of Corangamite Regional Library and passed to and fro. It is difficult now to trace just where all of the items have ended up. The books at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village generally display stamps and markings from Pattison as well as a variety of other institutions including the Mechanics’ Institute itself. RALPH ERIC PATTISON Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up home in Warrnambool. In 1935 Pattison accepted a position as City Librarian for the Warrnambool City Council. His huge challenge was to make a functional library within two rooms of the Mechanics’ Institute. He tirelessly cleaned, cleared and sorted a disarrayed collection of old books, jars of preserved specimens and other items reserved for exhibition in the city’s museum. He developed and updated the library with a wide variety of books for all tastes, including reference books for students; a difficult task to fulfil during the years following the Depression. He converted all of the lower area of the building into a library, reference room and reading room for members and the public. The books were sorted and stored using a cataloguing and card index system that he had developed himself. He also prepared the upper floor of the building and established the Art Gallery and later the Museum, a place to exhibit the many old relics that had been stored for years for this purpose. One of the treasures he found was a beautiful ancient clock, which he repaired, restored and enjoyed using in his office during the years of his service there. Ralph Pattison was described as “a meticulous gentleman whose punctuality, floorless courtesy and distinctive neat dress were hallmarks of his character, and ‘his’ clock controlled his daily routine, and his opening and closing of the library’s large heavy doors to the minute.” Pattison took leave during 1942 to 1945 to serve in the Royal Australian Navy, Volunteer Reserve as Lieutenant. A few years later he converted one of the Museum’s rooms into a Children’s Library, stocking it with suitable books for the younger generation. This was an instant success. In the 1950’s he had the honour of being appointed to the Victorian Library Board and received more inspiration from the monthly conferences in Melbourne. He was sadly retired in 1959 after over 23 years of service, due to the fact that he had gone over the working age of council officers. However he continued to take a very keen interest in the continual development of the Library until his death in 1969. The Pattison Collection, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Collection is primarily significant in its totality, rather than for the individual objects it contains. Its contents are highly representative of the development of Mechanics' Institute libraries across Australia, particularly Victoria. A diversity of publications and themes has been amassed, and these provide clues to our understanding of the nature of and changes in the reading habits of Victorians from the 1850s to the middle of the 20th century. The collection also highlights the Warrnambool community’s commitment to the Mechanics’ Institute, reading, literacy and learning in the regions, and proves that access to knowledge was not impeded by distance. These items help to provide a more complete picture of our community’s ideals and aspirations. The Warrnambool Mechanics Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual, cultural and social development of people throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance. A Grammar of English Heraldry Author: W H St John Hope second edition revised by Anthony R Wagner Publisher: Cambridge University Press Date: 1953 Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 929 HOP Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library covered by a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, great ocean road, a grammar of english heraldry, w h st john hope, anthony r wagner -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Book, Melbourne University Press, A History of Australia: From the earliest times to the age of Macquarie, 1962
... York : Cambridge University Press, 1962-<1987> v. <1-6> : ill... ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 1962-<1987> v. <1-6 ...[Carlton, Vic.] : Melbourne University Press ; London ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 1962-<1987> v. <1-6> : ill., maps, ports. ; 24 cm. non-fictionaustralia - history, manning clark